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All of these are B.S., but for what it's worth, the one I grew up with:

  Beer before liquor, never been sicker
  Liquor before beer, you're in the clear

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While we're at it, the one I knew growing up was probably the most sensible advice and suggested no mixing:

    Grape or grain, but never the twain

Where grain was probably beer (but could've also been Whisky)

O' the demon of rum is abroad in the land. His victims are falling on every hand, The wise and the sinful, the brave and the fair. No station too high for his vengeance to spare. O woman, the sorrow and pain is with you. And so be the joy and the victory too ; With this for your motto and succor divine : The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine! The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine!

Sing it with me!

Oh man I wish I knew this, sadly I just know that single line!

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